[The efficacy of repeated laser trabeculoplasy].
OBJECTIVE
The evaluation of the results of repeated laser trabeculoplasty.


METHODS
Retrospective analysis of cases with open angle glaucoma in eyes with uncontrolled intraocular pressure was carried out. The studied group comprised eyes which had shown a significant and prolonged (for at least 12 months) hypotensive response to initial laser trabeculoplasty. 20 patients (26 eyes) were analyzed. The follow-up period lasted from 12 to 59 months.


RESULTS
91% of eyes demonstrated a sustained and favourable response--intraocular pressure decrease of 5.6 mmHg to 17 mmHg (mean 9.6 mmHg). No significant immediate postoperative pressure increases were observed.


CONCLUSIONS
Our results show the effectiveness of repeated laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of chosen types of glaucoma.
Malukiewicz-Wiśniewska
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Kliniki Chorób Oczu AM w Bydgoszczy.
Lesiewska-Junk
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D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012086:Reoperation; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000379:methods*
Skuteczność wielokrotnej trabekuloplastyki laserowej.